Customizing the Hero Image and Lead Story Setting up the Hero Image and Lead Story for the Homepage 1. Create the “Lead Story” category if it does not already exist. Posts > Category Name: Lead StorySlug: lead-storyParent: noneDescription: This creates the Slider or “Hero Image” post on the Homepage. 2. Create Lead Story Post Posts > Add New NOTE: The Featured Image for the Lead Story/Hero Image on the homepage must be 1600w x 460h Title: Enter your titleCategories > Check “Lead Story”Content: Add contentFeatured Image > Set featured image > Upload a 1600w x 460h imageSet TITLE:Set ALT:Click Publish The “Lead Story” category with the most recent date will always show as the Hero Image/Lead Story. If you have an older post that you now want as the Lead Story/Hero Image, change the date of your post to make it the most recent post. Another way to control this is by changing the category that is being pulled in Genesis Responsive Slider. Genesis Slider SettingsGenesis > Slider Settings Type of Content > By Taxonomy and Terms > Choose a term to determine what slides to include: Lead StoryNumber of Slides to Show: 1Content Settings > Check these: Display Post/Page Title in Slider? Display Content in Slider? Hide Title & Content on Mobile DevicesMore Text (if applicable): Change “Continue Reading” to “Read More”Excerpt Location (vertical): Bottom Set Widgets for SliderAppearance > Widgets Move Genesis Responsive Slider to Home – Featured